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How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, IL 

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Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI) has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Band® product. J-Band® is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that is applied on the eventual centerline joint, rising from the bottom up when a hot mix asphalt (HMA) is applied overtop. Our...
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A Successful VRAM Application on IL-48

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Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail. This is because the air voids in longitudinal joints make them more susceptible to elements such as air and water and dust than the rest of the pavement. These elements...
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The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology

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By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state Department of Transportations (DOTs) can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to elements, such as water and air. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints from the bottom up and...
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J-Band ® Solves Longitudinal Joint Issues in Delaware County 

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At Asphalt Materials, we understand that longitudinal joint deterioration has long been a problem for engineers, applicators, and the commuUnlike other treatments, VRAM is a materials approach that significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints. J-Band® is Asphalt Materials’ VRAM product.  J-Band® is a materials approach and is applied prior...
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How J-Band® Saves Time, Money, and Lives for Englewood, Ohio

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Since 2002, J-Band® has been helping roads last longer. As a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) it is a materials approach and is unlike other treatments since it significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints from the bottom up. This extends the life of the joint and improves the entire...
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18-Month Project Review Shows VRAM Significantly Reduces Permeability

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After beginning in the Midwest in 2002, VRAM has now been used in 23 states and The District of Columbia. VRAM stands for Void-Reducing Asphalt Membrane. Pavement maintenance due to longitudinal joint cracking has long been a problem for not only road construction engineers and applicators but also drivers. VRAM...
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